YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, provides remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — From left to right, Oncoming Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, Off-going Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, and Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stand at attention during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, turns over command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet to Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, left, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives remarks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caitlin Flynn) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin, left, salutes Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, as he assumes command of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet from Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, right, during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. Vice Adm. Hannifin assumed command as the 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin assumed command as the 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) — Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, awards Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, the Distinguished Service Medal during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin assumed command as the 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 13, 2025) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet Vice Adm. OMACHI Katsushi, speaks during the U.S. 7th Fleet Change of Command ceremony at the Fleet Theater on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 13. Vice Adm. Patrick Hannifin assumed command as the 55th commander of U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) Share

LUGANVILLE, Vanuatu

LUGANVILLE, Vanuatu (Nov. 10, 2025) – Lt. Cmdr. Dave Godkin high-fives students of East Santo School in Luganvile, Vanuatu, during a sports day and band performance in support of Pacific Partnership 2025, Nov. 10. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Lambert) Share

LUGANVILLE, Vanuatu

LUGANVILLE, Vanuatu (Nov. 10, 2025) – Pacific Partnership 2025 multinational service members are presented with lavalavas by the students of Santo East School in Luganville, Vanuatu, Nov. 10. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Lambert) Share

LUGANVILLE, Vanuatu

LUGANVILLE, Vanuatu (Nov. 10, 2025) – Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025, is presented with a lavalava by the students of Santo East School in Luganville, Vanuatu, Nov. 10. Now, in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increased security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Lambert) Share